Colorado River Conditions Improve, Conservation Remains Critical

Due to an above-average snowfall last winter, conditions on the Colorado River have temporarily improved, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday. But the crisis is not over, experts say, and significant action is required to stabilize the river system long-term.

08/15/2023 2:00 PM

Gilbert Joins SRP and Other Valley Municipalities to Invest in Forest Restoration to Help Prevent Devastating Wildfires

07/11/2023 3:30 PM

Gilbert Launches Residential Grass Removal Rebate Program

Gilbert residents can earn up to $3,000 in rebates for replacing their grass with desert-friendly landscapes.

07/10/2023 4:38 PM

Gilbert Signs Federal Water Agreement to Reduce Colorado River Water Consumption

The Gilbert Town Council voted to approve a System Conservation Implementation Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation to conserve up to 1,200 acre-feet of Gilbert’s Colorado River water in Lake Mead each year through 2025.

06/21/2023 4:31 PM

5 Tips for Summer Watering

Here are five simple tips from Gilbert’s Water Conservation Office to get your landscape in shape for the summer.

06/15/2023 2:36 PM

Mayor Brigette Peterson: 'Gilbert is Well-Positioned to Continue to Develop and Thrive'

We have a designation of assured water supply, and are not solely dependent on groundwater.

06/12/2023 9:30 AM

Gilbert Launches Non-Residential Grass Removal Rebate Program

Qualifying customers can earn up to $3,000 in rebates for replacing their grass with desert-friendly landscapes.

05/08/2023 4:16 PM

How to Spot Invisible Water Leaks

The most common and serious water leaks can often go unnoticed.

04/27/2023 5:37 PM

Water Festival for Gilbert Fourth Graders is an Impactful Tradition

Earlier this month marked the celebration of Gilbert’s 12th Annual Water Festival, and over the course of two days, more than 1,700 4th graders from 22 different schools participated!

03/22/2023 4:53 PM

3 Things Gilbert Residents Can Do To Save Water

Did you know 73 percent of Gilbert’s water is consumed by single-family households? And most of that is used outdoors. If every Gilbert resident committed to reducing outdoor water waste, the impact would be huge for our community. Here are three ways you can save water in your own backyard.

03/22/2023 3:22 PM

Water Releases from Verde River Create Storage Capacity and Protect Dam as Runoff Increases

03/14/2023

Gilbert's Free Landscape Workshops Start Thursday

Reducing outdoor water waste is critical with the current shortage on the Colorado River and these classes are a great place to learn conservation tips.

03/11/2023 7:00 AM

Will this Wet Winter Solve our Water Challenges and Drought?

03/07/2023

Gilbert Water Conservation Landscape Workshops This Spring

Beginning March 16, Gilbert Water Conservation will host free Landscape Workshops at the Southeast Regional Library for residents who want to learn more about creating and maintaining a beautiful yard while using the right amount of water.

02/15/2023 7:00 AM

Gilbert Seeks Applicants for Community Water Resources Team

Non-residential public water users such as HOA board members, business owners, school officials and local developers are encouraged to apply.

02/13/2023 2:13 PM

Register for Gilbert's HOA Roundtable Discussion on Water Conservation

Gilbert HOA managers and board members are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion on the town's water conservation efforts on Wednesday, December 7 at Southeast Regional Library.

11/22/2022 1:24 PM

Water Agencies Unite and Commit to Reducing Demands on Colorado River

Multi-agency agreement outlines best practices and water-saving actions to protect water supplies serving 40 million Americans

11/16/2022 11:06 AM

Gilbert Announces Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate Program

Gilbert is excited to offer a limited supply of smart irrigation controller rebates in a continued effort to save our most precious resource — water.

09/26/2022 2:51 PM

Decisive Leadership is Needed to Avert a Looming Disaster on the Colorado River

If decisive action is not taken soon to reduce Colorado River water usage across the Basin, all who rely on the River, including the AMWUA municipalities, could see depleted levels at Lakes Mead and Powell, leading to a disastrous shortage in the entire River system.

08/29/2022 10:43 AM

US Bureau of Reclamation Declares a Colorado Tier 2A Shortage to Begin January 1, 2023

The United States Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has declared a Colorado River Tier 2A Shortage to begin January 1, 2023. Gilbert is prepared for these reductions and a Tier 2A shortage does not impact Gilbert’s ability to meet the needs of our community and deliver water to homes and businesses.

08/17/2022 12:09 PM